Athens News Agency: News in English, 07-10-27

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

CONTENTS

[01] Message by PM Costas Karamanlis on October 28 national anniversary

[02] Papandreou addresses rally in Xanthi

[03] KKE calls for support of stockbreeders

[04] Anniversary events in Thessaloniki

[01] Message by PM Costas Karamanlis on October 28 national anniversary

"The Greek women and men honour in practice the sacrifice of the fighters of the Second World War when we recognise the valuable teachings of history and we set them as criteria for our collective action. When we unite our efforts to turn into practice the vision that inspired our ancestors: a strong and prospering Greece. A proud Homeland that is inspiring respect all over the world today," he added.

The prime minister also stressed in his message that Greek women and men are now creating, with steadfast and determined steps, Greece for which the patriots of 1940 had sacrificed themselves, Greece that we are demanding for our children.

Caption:ANA-MPA file photo of Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.

[02] Papandreou addresses rally in Xanthi

Papandreou said that "PASOK is called on to assume new and historic responsibilities, to break the impasses of compromises and transactions and clash with the stagnation of the establishment and the government.?

Elections will be held for the PASOK leadership on November 11 and Papandreou will be among the candidates, including prominent party members Evangelos Venizelos and Costas Skandalidis.

?I call for a mandate for a Movement of reversal, for a majority PASOK which represents the broad social alliance of the creative forces and of the weak and clearly separates its political positions and ideology from the neo-conservative Right,? Papandreou added.

Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of main opposition PASOK leader George Papandreou.

[03] KKE calls for support of stockbreeders

?The doubling of the price of animal fodder, along with the excessive prices in milk and meat which have been imposed by the known ācartels', constitute the tip of the ice berg of the anti-popular policies of the governments of the New Democracy (ND), PASOK and of the European Union, at he expense of the small and medium sized producers,? the KKE announcement said.

Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Secretary General Aleka Papariga.

[04] Anniversary events in Thessaloniki

President Karolos Papoulias attended a te deum service held at the Cathedral of Saint Demetrius at noon. The service was also attended by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, main opposition PASOK party leader George Papandreou, Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) party leader George Karatzaferis, party representatives and other dignitaries.

Karamanlis said in a statement that Greece is a country that is an example for all its neighbours and their guide in Euro-Atlantic structures. He added that if they respond to prerequisites set for all candidate countries and show full respect for the principles of international law, good neighbourliness, sincere cooperation and for the avoidance of provocations then, as he said, they will find a consistent ally and partner in the face of our country.

On his part, Papandreou said that all the creative forces of Hellenism must be released today with the aim of achieving a new model of development. PASOK issued a message on the occasion of the October 28 national anniversary.

The historic Leberation flag of Thessaloniki was also hoisted on the White Tower during an emotional ceremony held in the morning.

President Papoulias visited the Aristotelio University in the afternoon. In the evening, Thessalonki Mayor Vassilis Papageorgopoulos also hosting a reception in the President's honour in a downtown hotel.

Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias.

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